BCG Daily Thursday 16th February 2017
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I talk to: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith
Here's what Steve and Reece had to say about the new series when I caught up with them earlier this week.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 16th February 2017This Country, Episode 2 review
If you haven't seen This Country yet have a look. It might have well-used stylistic elements of both The Office and People Just Do Nothing about it, but it is sharply-written (by its stars Charlie Cooper and Daisy May Cooper) and deftly performed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2017New comedy and drama head appointed at Sky
Jason Simms has been appointed new director of drama and comedy at Sky Vision, the production and distribution arm of Sky. He will take up the role on March 20 and will report to managing director of Sky Vision, Jane Millichip.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2017David Kay - 'My audience demands scone-based material'
Ahead of his Glasgow Comedy Festival date, the deadpan Scottish stand-up chats about the controversy flying around contemporary scone recipes.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th February 2017Seven questions with... Eddy Brimson
Eddy Brimson is a British stand up comedian and writer with a likeable 'every man' demeanour. Very much a crowd pleaser, Brimson effortlessly gets large audiences on side through his surprisingly chipper comedy style, despite the initial stern impression he gives. I asked Eddy these seven questions to find out more about him...
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th February 2017Matt Lucas awarded honorary degree by Bristol Uni
TV comedy star Matt Lucas has been awarded an honorary degree by his former university.
BBC News, 16th February 2017Review: Stephen K Amos at Soho Theatre, W1
While we chuckled at pre-prepared material that took a while to come to the boil, we roared at ad libbing that was first-rate throughout.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th February 2017Mindhorn review
Julian Barratt's performance is almost Partridge-esque in its clueless pomposity in this hilarious British comedy.
Philip Concannon, The Skinny, 16th February 2017The Party review
The Party is out like a light - you certainly couldn't accuse it of overstaying its welcome. And its welcome is spirited and surprising.
Tim Robey, The Telegraph, 16th February 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 25 - 9 LivesMax panics when he realises he's already lost six of his nine lives!
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 26 - Breaking BreadMax and Gark harness Gark's laser-toasting powers to make the most delicious bread crumbs in the world.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 11 - Valentine's DayLauren is completely loved-up and ignoring Millie. Missing her sister's attention, Millie pretends she's had a valentine from a new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Craig impresses Fran when he sticks up for Jake.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, TurkeyA game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.
Urban Myths: Muhammad Ali
Comedy drama about Muhammad Ali talking a suicidal stranger down from a ledge.
Parenting For Idiots
Episode 3 - RulesThe last episode takes a humorous look at the importance of attempting to put in place some basic rules while raising your little ones, from sticking to a routine to instilling discipline.
Newsjack
Series 16, Episode 4Jason Forbes, Emma Sidi and Paul G Raymond join Angela Barnes to visit Norfolk, step into the Dragon's Den and hear from Easy D.
Mark Steel: Who Do I Think I Am?
Mark Steel adapts his adoption-based stand-up show, Who Do I Think I Am?, for Radio 4.